You see them everywhere––glow-in-the-dark toys, decorations, even clothes. You probably know that they work by absorbing light and emitting it later. But what makes them different from other things that absorb light?
In this investigation, you will design your own experiments using glow-in-the-dark beads and stars.
Post your experiments on a new page to share with the class.
Use this link to learn about how photoluminescence works to make things glow in the dark: Glow in the Dark Exploration
Check out these videos dealing with photoluminescence:
You see them everywhere––glow-in-the-dark toys, decorations, even clothes. You probably know that they work by absorbing light and emitting it later. But what makes them different from other things that absorb light?